November 16, 2012 12:25 AM CSTNovember 16, 2012 01:11 AM CSTCarlton: Texas coaching staff believes David Ash is still their guy — even with the bouts of inconsistency

Carlton: Texas coaching staff believes David Ash is still their guy — even with the bouts of inconsistency

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2. Oklahoma (7-2, 5-1); Last week: 2; The Sooners’ victories over Iowa State and Baylor the past two weekends haven’t been overwhelmingly lopsided, but they’ve been victories. And that’s what they’ll need to keep their hopes of playing in a BCS bowl this year alive. None of Oklahoma’s last three games are gimmes, though. The Sooners travel to Morgantown this weekend before hosting Oklahoma State, two very losable contests.

Published: 16 November 2012 12:25 AM

Updated: 16 November 2012 01:11 AM

Chuck Carlton, Big 12 and Southwest college beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your college football questions in a live chat on Thursday. Here are the highlights.

Do you think Texas has its QB or can recruits feel confident that the Horns haven't found Vince or Colt 2.0 yet?

Carlton: While David Ash is still plagued by bouts of inconsistency (Oklahoma, Kansas), the coaching staff seems to believe they have found their guy. And he's very good the past two weeks against solid defenses in Texas Tech and Iowa State. A lot depends on how Ash closes the season against TCU and Kansas State, plus the bowl game. A strong showing would erase any lingering doubts.

Does Ryan Swope give Johnny Football a cut of his signing bonus? What a lousy season he could have had if A&M hadn't found a QB replacement.

Carlton: Not in total agreement. Whoever was the quarterback in A&M's system would have produced big numbers, just maybe not the wins. Things are certainly more satisfying for Swope and the seniors thanks to Johnny Manziel.

Does Seth Doege have what it takes to make in the pros?

Carlton: Seth Doege isn't the textbook pro prospect, although you have to love his smarts and competitiveness. He's had a very good career. Just remember that of the great Tech quarterbacks, no one fit the mold of the can't-miss NFL prospect. Taylor Potts might have been the closest because of his size and arm strength.

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